Tomoefuji, Mitoizumi, Takanohana share the lead at 3 wins

12 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 13 Tomoefuji3-0
• Sekiwake Mitoizumi3-0
• Komusubi Takanohana3-0
• Maegashira 16 Asahisato2-1
• Maegashira 14 Daizen2-1
• Maegashira 13 Wakashoyo2-1
• Maegashira 11 Tochinowaka2-1
• Maegashira 9 Kitakachidoki2-1

Asahisato (Maegashira 16) beat Ryogoku (Maegashira 11) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Asahisato2-1

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 2-1 — 6 more wins needed with 12 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono2-1 ・ kadoban #1

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 1-2) vs Takatoriki (Maegashira 2, 2-1) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 10-10; the rating model gives Kirishima 74%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kotonishiki (Maegashira 1, 2-1) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 2-1) →head-to-head: Kotonishiki leads 12-12; the rating model gives Kotonishiki 34%
• Toyonoumi (Maegashira 1, 1-2) vs Mitoizumi (Sekiwake, 3-0) →head-to-head: Mitoizumi leads 7-5; the rating model gives Toyonoumi 28%